Lab Support Specialist (Media, Buffer, Solution Prep)

In this role, you will report to the Supervisor, Onsite Services and will work closely with Avantor's Lab and Production Services team of over 1,500 on- and off-site expert personnel - and our customers - to perform customized, mission-based lab work and research protocols that help return time back to science.

Location: Lexington, MA

Schedule: Mon - Fri, ~ 7:30 am - 4 pm

Hourly Rate: $29.00

Benefits:

• Health and Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision and Wellness programs (eligible for medical coverage on day 1)

• Time Off: Paid Time Off (PTO), and Company paid holidays,

• Financial Well Being: Spending Accounts: Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), tuition assistance, employee stock purchase plan discount,

• Added Protection Coverage: To include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, legal, identity theft protection, pet, auto and home insurance,

• Recognition: Celebrate your peers and earn points to redeem on gifts and products.

What we're looking for

• High School diploma or GED required. Bachelor's degree in analytical chemistry preferred.

• 3+ years of lab environment work experience or college degree in analytical chemistry required.

• Microsoft Office Suite with strong Excel skills required.

• Covid 19 vaccination required.

• A detailed understanding and ability to operate in an aseptic environment.

• Generalized understanding of health and safety hazards in the presence of caustics and acids.

• Background and experience in using pipettes, pH meters, conductivity meters, densitometers, and spectrophotometers.

• An understanding of general chemistry techniques including the following: Molar mass, density, weighing and dispensing, filtration, titrations.

• Excellent time management, communication, and organization skills.

• High level of customer service skills with the ability to always display a professional can-do demeanor.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet goals.

• Must be flexible, forward- thinking, motivated, and have the confidence to solve problems independently.

• Conform to all customer requirements for background checks, safety issues, security clearances and medical checkups.

• Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality.

As a Lab Support Specialist, you will:

• Prepare media and buffer solutions (weighing, dispensing, mixing, titration, and filtration) and measurement of prepared solutions (pH/conductivity/osmo).

• Prepare of buffers and media from small scale < 1L to as large as 2000L bulk preps.

• Manage of chemical and consumables inventory.

• Maintain organization/lab cleanliness of solution prep room.

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Assist with the calibration, trouble shooting, and validation of lab equipment.

• Maintain laboratorynotebook,testing records, or worksheetsaccordingto established laboratory and manufacturing procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at recruiting@avantorsciences.comand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please view the Equal Employment Opportunity is THE LAW Poster, EEO is the Law Poster Supplement, and Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision.

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.